Kate Obst

Dr. Kate Obst is a Clinical Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH). Her role combines clinical practice and research in health psychology, focusing on child, family, and reproductive health. She works clinically in the Consultation Liaison and Paediatric Chronic Pain Services, addressing co-morbid physical and mental health challenges in young patients (ages 3–18) and their families.

Her research explores men’s grief and support needs following pregnancy loss, male-factor infertility, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare. She has coordinated projects like the University’s Healthy Societies FAME Strategy and contributed to initiatives such as the Baby Loss Project and Australian Fatherhood Bulletin. Dr. Obst holds expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods methodologies and has collaborated on media outreach, including Esquire articles and blog posts for organizations like the Stillbirth Advocacy Group.

Her clinical and research work emphasize improving mental health support for families facing medical challenges, particularly in perinatal loss and pediatric chronic conditions.